The semifinal against Jamaica was the US team at its worst: toothless and sloppy. After allowing a goal within 40 seconds due to inattention, we failed to score for the next 95 minutes, when we got an own-goal to send the game into extra time. Then the Americans kicked into gear and put two past the Reggae Boyz keeper, thanks to incisive passes from Gio Reyna. Jamaica was without several of its most dangerous players, so this result was worrisome.
But in the final, Mexico was not particularly scary, and the US had the better chances, putting two past the 38 year old Ochoa (who is now slow as well as short, a bad combination in goal) and forcing him into a couple of sharp reaction saves too. Matt Turner didn't have to do anything difficult all game. This makes it three out of three CONCACAF Nations League championships in the tournament's short history. It bodes well for the World Cup two years hence, when we share hosting duties with Mexico and Canada. Dream big!
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